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Athenians Beware of Phillip! (Demosthenes to the Athenians)

Honoré Daumier

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of a man in a draped garment gesturing with both hands to an audience. The man is standing on a platform or stage, facing away from the viewer, to the left. He has short hair and is wearing a dark-colored garment draped over his left shoulder and around his body. His arms are raised with the palms facing down. He is wearing sandals. The audience is seated on the left side, visible from the chest up. They are wearing 19th-century-style top hats and formal clothing. The audience members have varied expressions, some appearing concerned or frightened. The background is plain and light-colored. The image has a thin black border and small text at the bottom.

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1060 × 893 px
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